Love working with tiny humans who think nap time is optional and snack time is all the time? If you've got the patience of a saint, the energy of a toddler right before bed, and a passion for helping little ones learn and grow, we've got the perfect role for you!

Dovetail and Slate are an employment business, offering a unique opportunity with one of our leading clients in Further Education, who is looking for an Early Years Practitioner to join their welcoming team at a vibrant nursery located within the college.

If you're an energetic and bubbly practitioner, then come and join the family, supporting ages from 18+months! From an onsite Farm to an exclusive Starbucks only an arm's length away, you'd think you're dreaming this job ad!

Key responsibilities:

Support the growth and development of children through play-based activities, tailored to their individual needs.
Design and maintain engaging and stimulating learning environments that encourage exploration and creativity.
Build positive relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child's development and daily activities.
Develop and deliver appropriate activities that promote physical, emotional, and social development.
Adapt activities and approaches to meet the diverse needs of all children, ensuring inclusivity and equal opportunities for everyone.
Ability to create an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates diversity among children, including cultural, linguistic, and individual differences.

Requirements:

NVQ level 2 or 3 in Early Years/ Childcare development
Previous experience working with young children in a nursery.
Familiarity with the EYFS framework
Awareness of special educational needs and how to support children with diverse learning requirements.

Benefits:

Opportunities to go permanent
No day is the same, the nursery holds a wide range of facilities, such as, an onsite farm, soft play, budgets for day trips, annual Christmas fayres, soft play, sensory rooms, a library and so much more!
College discounts
Two weeks off at Christmas plus a generous annual leave
Work social events

Additional Information: Teaching with Dovetail and Slate offers a rewarding experience where you can make a real difference in the lives of students. You'll have the opportunity to work flexibly with competitive hourly rates paid via PAYE/Umbrella arrangements.

Are you ready to join the team and start your journey in education?

Get in touch with Lauren today!

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